MICROSONAR

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GENERAL ULTRASONIC PRINCIPLE

MICROSONAR sensors use non-contact ultrasonic principles

to detect and measure the position of an object. They act as
proximity switches, or transmit the measurement of the
distance from sensor face to the target.
For transmitter models the output signal is either 4–20 mA or
0 –10V, which can be assigned to any part of the nominal
range. Switching points of the proximity switch option can be
set to any point within the range.

DIMENSIONS INSTALLATION

1 m range units: Use the two nuts provided to secure the

body of the sensor in a 31mm Ø hole.

6 m range units: Use four mounting bolts in the holes (Ø 6)

provided to secure to a solid panel or wall.

It is important that the unit is securely fixed to a vibration free

structure, for smooth operation.
Reliable operation can be affected by another target object
within or near the ultrasonic beam, or even by an adjacent
MICROSONAR unit (see next section for recommendations)

6 m version 1 m version

ARRANGEMENT OF MULTIPLE UNITS

Minimum distances between units

TYPE Bmin (m)

U _ _–21_ 0,25
U _ _–26_ 0,75

Two MICROSONAR units working in close proximity may interfere with one another if their
beams overlap: for units with parallel axes, observe the minimum separations quoted above.

WIRING

Wiring Wiring
while programming during operation
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OPERATION/PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
The Smart signal processing techniques used with MICROSONAR, with a
few selected programmable features to suit the application, enable the unit
to satisfy most measurement and process control applications. The
programming is not complex, and is achieved using the magnetic
screwdriver supplied, or by use of the programming connection wire in the
sensor cable.

The programming functions set the parameters defined in the diagram

below. Distance parameters XA and XB define the output transfer
points programmed characteristic of the unit, and can be set to any position within the nominal
actual range
range. The minimum distance between XA and XB is not recommended to be
smaller than 20mm.
nominal range

Speed of response: The sensor speed of response is a compromise between being able to reject any occasional false echo returns or
echo failures, and tracking the changing distance of the target. To reject false echoes, MICROSONAR averages a programmable number
of valid distance measurements. This averaging number, "a", is selected by considering the display stability, velocity of the target and site
noise conditions, including the possibility of lost echoes. There is also a further ability to reject "k" number of successive invalid echoes,
useful where the target gives a poor quality reflected signal.

PNP output (UR_–2_3 type) Proximity switches compare the

measured distance with the programmed points XA and XB and
switch in accordance with the figure on the right. Reverse operation
can be achieved by programming XB smaller than XA.

Current output (UT_–2_1 type) These measurement transmitters

provide a 4-20mA output signal proportional to the position within the
range XA to XB, according to the figure at the right. Note the over-
and under-range output indications. Decreasing current output for
increasing target distance is achieved by setting XB smaller than XA.

Voltage output (UT_–2_2 type) These measurement transmitters

provide a 0-10Volt DC output signal proportional to the position within
the range XA to XB, according to the figure at the right. Note the over-
range output indication. Decreasing current output for increasing
target distance is achieved by setting XB smaller than XA.

APPLICATIONS
MICROSONAR is primarily for industrial process automation. The MICROSONAR proximity switches and distance transmitters are suitable
for detecting the presence or absence of objects, or for measuring the distance between sensor and target object with high accuracy. To
enable a good quality reflection, the target should have a plain flat surface, and the MICROSONAR sensor surface should be parallel to
the target surface, and pointing directly at the target. If the reflecting surface is not plain and flat, it will not necessarily prevent
measurement, but may cause performance limitations.
MICROSONAR is applicable to the detection of engine parts; piece work; vehicles; fork-lifts; tippers; cranes. In the same way it can be
used with packages and packing cases, cardboard, sheet materials, belts, buildings and raw materials, provided the targets have a
surface with the proper reflection capabilities, and their speed of movement is not excessive.

sensing of height sensing of objects sensing of distance sensing of continuity

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GENERAL DATA

TYPE UR o -213 UT o -211 UT o -212 UR o -263 UT o -261 UT o -262

Xmin (m) 0,2 0,4
Nominal range
Xmax (m) 1,0 6,0
Ultrasonic frequency 160 kHz 60 kHz
Total beam angle 5°
Measurement sequence time (Tp) 25 ms 80 ms
Resolution 0,1 mm 0,25 mm 0,25 mm 0,1 mm 1,5 mm 1,5 mm
Output PNP switch 4 ... 20 mA 0 ... 10 V PNP switch 4 ... 20 mA 0 ... 10 V
Programming With contacting a PRG cable, with magnet
Ambient temperature –20 ... +70 °C
Power supply 10,8 ... 30 V
Consumption Us = 12 V < 31 mA * < 55 mA < 41 mA < 30 mA * < 54 mA < 40 mA
Consumption Us = 24 V < 39 mA * < 63 mA < 49 mA < 37 mA * < 61 mA < 47 mA
Input protection Reverse polarity, surge, ESD
Integrated cable Shielded cable with PVC coating L = 3 m
Cable core 4 x 0,5 mm 2
Electric protection Class III.
Ingress protection U¨S – 2¨¨ IP 67, U¨P – 2¨¨ IP 68 IP 68
U¨S – 2¨¨ stainless steel with PP covers,
Enclosure PP (moulded with resin)

Technical specification may be changed without notice

U¨P – 2¨¨ PP housing
Mass 400 g 530 g
* unloaded

TYPE UR o -2_3 UT o -2_2 UT o -2_1

Output

Rating Max. 30 V DC – –
Rating Max. 200 mA – –
Max ON voltage drop < 2,5 V – –
Switching delay or Settling time 25, 100, 200, 400 ms with U¨¨ – 21¨ – 4
Tb* =a** x Tp 80, 320, 640, 1280 ms with U¨¨ – 26¨ – 4
Temperature coeff. ± 0,02% / °C
Linearity – ± 0,35 %
Repeatability 1 mm 1,5 mm 1,5 mm
Output signal – 0 ... 10 V (Us > 13 V) 4 ... 20 mA
Load resistance – ≥ 1 kohm ≤ 500 ohm (Us > 14 V)
Output protection Short circuit, EMC Short circuit, EMC EMC
* values under good reflection conditions ** value of "a" can be programmed (1, 4, 8, 16)

ORDER CODE

MICROSONAR U – 2

MODEL CODE ENCLOSURE CODE RANGE CODE OUTPUT CODE

Switch R Plastic P 0,2 ... 1,0 m 1 4 ... 20 mA 1
Transmitter T Stainless Steel S 0,4 ... 6,0 m 6 0 ... 10 V 2
Note: not all code combinations are possible PNP switch 3

Available models: URS-213 URP-263, UTS-212 UTP-262, UTS-211 UTP-261

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